Overview
The CaseIH 9170 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1986 and 1990 at the Fargo, North Dakota facility. It is equipped with a 14.0L Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine and a 12-speed full power shift transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the model achieved a maximum of 330.2 PTO horsepower and 282.07 drawbar horsepower with a maximum pull recorded at 34,380 lbs.
Engine and Fuel Capacity:
The liquid-cooled inline engine is rated at 2100 RPM and produces 1131 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM, supported by a 250-gallon fuel reservoir and a 41-quart oil capacity.
Chassis and Weight Specifications:
Constructed with a 141.3-inch wheelbase and 19.5 inches of ground clearance, the machine has a shipping weight of 29,000 lbs and a maximum weighted capacity of 40,000 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $119,000 in 1990 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 66 qts (62.5 L) |
| Description | Cummins NTA-855 / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 41 qts (38.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 1131 lb-ft (1533.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Engine (gross) | 335 hp (249.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 300 hp (223.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 250 gal (946.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 3 to 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 14000 lbs (6350 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 23.1-24 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 23.1-24 |
| Ground clearance | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 149.6 inches (379 cm) |
| Length | 279.5 inches (709 cm) |
| Max weight | 40000 lbs (18144 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 29000 lbs (13154 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 141.3 inches (358 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (fenders) (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-24 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-24 |
| Weight | 29000 lbs (13154 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 141.3 inches (358 cm) |
References
| Description | Model 9170 Tractor published in 1987, by CaseIH |
|---|---|
| Drive type | 4-Wheel Drive Tractors published in 1987, by CaseIH |
Speeds
| Description | With 24.5x32 tires. |
|---|
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #OECD 1128
Test Date:
April to July, 1987
Location:
J.I. Case Company, 3101 1st Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota 58102
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
308.10 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 1,177 lb-ft (1,595 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 53% |
PTO Power Curve
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308.10 | 2099 | 16.90 | 0.39 | N/A | N/A |
| 269.90 | 2163 | 15.50 | 0.41 | N/A | N/A |
| 205.00 | 2190 | 13.20 | 0.46 | N/A | N/A |
| 138.30 | 2217 | 9.60 | 0.50 | N/A | N/A |
| 70.10 | 2247 | 7.00 | 0.72 | N/A | N/A |
| 6.90 | 2292 | 4.50 | 4.67 | N/A | N/A |